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Mangrove

A salt-tolerant tree or shrub that grows in shallow, tidal coastal waters in tropical and subtropical regions.

Mangrove forests feature dense networks of stilt-like roots that help trap sediment and protect coastlines from erosion and storm surges. These unique coastal ecosystems are exceptionally efficient at storing carbon in their submerged soils compared to many other forest types.

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